as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
stringent rules against unauthorized persons being in the building
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Recent Examples of stringent
The constraints on strongly interacting dark matter, as well as the constraints on electromagnetically interacting dark matter (either charged, magnetically, or with photons) are profound and incredibly stringent.
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Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The Merseyside club implemented more stringent checks on fans in November following the UK government passing Martyn’s Law, which requires all venues to have effective plans and policies to keep the public safe.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Most agencies have stringent data protection and retention policies, and Illinois law prohibits the sharing of LPR data with federal agencies.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
How are business regulations more stringent in California compared to other states?
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The Merseyside club implemented more stringent checks on fans in November following the UK government passing Martyn’s Law, which requires all venues to have effective plans and policies to keep the public safe.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Most agencies have stringent data protection and retention policies, and Illinois law prohibits the sharing of LPR data with federal agencies.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
How are business regulations more stringent in California compared to other states?
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stringent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stringent
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Freezer operations typically require specialized protective gear, shorter shifts, and strict exposure limits, all of which drive higher labor costs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical strength through rigorous training and diets that are honed to provide the nutrients necessary to excel at their sport.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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Every mortgage article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Stringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stringent. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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